Kansas Tax Debate Heats Over Revenue Surplus Size
In Topeka the surplus projections vary from $200 million to $400 million as conservatives push for tax cuts. Gov. Graves names returning every dime to citizens via tax relief, while lawmakers consider which taxes to cut and even proposals to remove sales tax on food to aid the poor.
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Topeka
Bill Graves
Kansas
Editorial variety from guest editors at The Herald
Guest editorials present a range of opinions for readers. Views expressed are not necessarily The Herald's positions or official policy.
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Government contact list for Kansas officials and offices
A compiled directory of federal and state officials with contact details including the President, U S senators Pat Roberts and Sam Brownback, Rep Jim Ryun, Gov Bill Graves, Attorney General Carla Stovall, Insurance Commissioner Kathleen Sebelius, and office addresses in Washington D C and Topeka Kansas with phone numbers for comments or inquiries. The list includes district, capital, and local office locations and main switchboard numbers for public communications.
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Bill Clinton
White House
Pennsylvania Ave
Washington
D.C
U.S
Pat Roberts
Dirksen
Talaphone
Fox
W. 95Th
Overland Park
Jim Ryun
Cannon
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Ryun
Topeka
Quincy
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Flight of the geeks on a three hour jet ride
A regionally syndicated columnist endures a New York bound flight surrounded by passengers absorbed in laptops and handhelds. She laments glare from screens, the noise of clicks, and the geek duel over devices, then hints she may carry a stun gun next trip.
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New York City
Bill Gates
Gers
Vickie Hull
Ace
Reader Forum Opposes Franklin County Zoning Expansion in Peoria Township
Robert Kunard of Ottawa writes to Franklin County commissioners voicing strong opposition to expanding zoning in Peoria Township. He argues it will raise costs, invites bureaucratic growth, curtails individual rights, and erodes local control favoring larger interests. He cites concerns about overregulation, government bloat, and the precedent set by statements from Tom Weigand.
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Franklin County Commissioners
Peoria Township
Franklin County
Tom Weigand
Wal-Mart
State of
Kansas
Robert Kunard
Ottawa
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Readers may submit hand signed letters with address and phone number. Send to Reader Forum The Ottawa Herald 1045 Cedar Ottawa KS 66067 or via letters ottawaherald.com. Submissions must not exceed 500 words.
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Give yourself a present get a colonoscopy now
Jacquelyn Mitchard urges adults to prioritize health by scheduling colorectal cancer screenings, sharing Stacey’s battle with colon cancer to highlight early detection. The piece stresses Medicare coverage for screenings, cites high medical costs, and advocates timely exams for 30s to 50s.
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Stacey
American Digestive Health Foundation
Jacquelyn Mitchard
Mitch
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